With my 21 year old….we are walking latin quarter and montmarte tomorrow. It’s our last day in France. I’m looking to determine which one is better for day versus night from her perspective. We will spend a half day at each location. Lots of stops on the left bank -(Shakespeare, Notre Dame, Lux Gardens etc) so I’m learning towards starting over there but could be swayed. Any opinions?
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14731 posts
I'd do the Luxembourg Gardens in the day time! If you are there around lunch (and the weather is nice) I like the small outdoor cafe La Terrasse du Madame which is near the Medici Fountain.
https://goo.gl/maps/MTSF3XaukZd4nAFQA
Are you Midnight in Paris fans? The steps where Gil was picked up by the time-traveling taxi is nearby - just behind the Pantheon.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC
179 posts
I was there last week and like this plan, Luxe Gardens during day and the bistro in the garden or one in-between the two locales. Hard to go wrong.
Posted by
OP
Midwest
122 posts
Great advice, We will look into the lunch and time transport as we will be right there. Thanks
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
I think the Luxembourg Gardens are closed at night. I remember being there while police were ushering people out early one evening, still daylight. Lots of whistle blowing. But that was 20 years ago, so maybe it's changed.
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Bellevue, WA
77 posts
Sacre Coeur is gorgeous at night, as are the views of Paris. We always do Montmartre at night for this reason.